So I nailed it on Joe Biden (Ok, so maybe I didn't go out on a big limb there). Now its time to make my selection for the Republican Vice Presidential Candidate. In an earlier post, I made my arguments for a variety of choices.
There are still several possibilities, and like with Obama, whoever McCain chooses will help us see the direction he wants to go in for his campaign and possible administration. There are many intriguing potential choices but I believe, once again like Obama, he'll keep it simple. Therefore, my choice is...
Former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney.
Choosing Romney gives the McCain Campaign several tools to work with. First, he is perceived to have strong economic credentials. The Obama/Biden ticket lacks specific experience in economic policy and McCain alone also is on record claiming he knows little about the economy.
Romney also has decent conservative credentials. He was the governor of a liberal state, but to many in the conservative wing of the party, he is better than McCain.
The issue of abortion seems to showcase this. McCain has a pro life record and, while he may have changed on this issue, Romney is also on record for being pro life. This issue is likely to be the "gay marriage" issue of 2008. Many conservatives have been nervous that McCain will choose a pro choice Vice President. I think this is a straw man set up to make this issue a focal point. This is a smart move for Republicans in this election, especially if Romney is the choice. Conservative Christians are not completely on board with McCain and would not be on board with Romney because he is a Mormon. But, put the focus on the pro life policies of the Republicans against the pro choice polices of Democrats, and you have an energized part of your base.
Another factor that points towards Romney is his executive experience. McCain, Obama, and Biden are all career legislators. Romney not only was a governor but, also was a big asset to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah.
Perhaps the most interesting reason could be evident is this new campaign ad from John McCain.
Listening to that ad, how could McCain not pick Romney? If the qualification for Vice President is finishing second in the primary season, then Romney is your only choice.
Bottom Line? If the choice isn't Romney, the Obama campaign has a free shot at McCain for not picking the second choice of the party in the primaries. Sadly, it won't be as effective.
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Despite the Dems and the allied main stream media’s desperation to see Romney as McCain’s Veep, Mitt is clearly out, with (1) Obama doubling down on the class warfare theme (McCain’s 7 houses) and (2) McCain doubling down with ads showing the hypocrisy of Biden attacking Obama in the primaries — Romney did way more than that contra McCain.
This leaves only Govs Sarah Palin and Tim Pawlenty. Pro-abortion Ridge and Dem-Lieberman were never real considerations, despite relentless media goading. Pawlenty’s lackluster TV performances, coupled with Palin pizzazz, the primacy of oil drilling and the ticked off women/Hillary voters, does now portend a McCain/Palin checkmate on the Dems. This is so albeit the Dems and liberal media dare not mention Palin’s name, that is, everyone but…..
And if there’s any question as to Palin being uniquely positioned and able to more than nullify Biden in debate, see the excellent discussion at palinforvp.blogspot.com
Team McCain, well done!!!
Palin?
Only if McCain wants to forfeit their entire lack of experience argument. City council, mayor, and two years as a governor.
Also, be more specific when you say "media." I'm not interested in any right-wing echochamber.
Just a heads up: Mike Huckabee recently gave an interview in which he holds Mitt Romney responsible for implementing gay marriage in Massachusetts.
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I wish that more rank and file members of the LDS (Mormon) church would realize: the anti-gay coalition they've joined in California is one that includes folks who - given the chance - would vote their church out of existence.
Folks like Mike Huckabee and his Evangelical buddies.
Just a Heads Up:
Mike Huckabee is irrelevant on the national scene. He's just the product of one base of the Republican Party.
But, I'd be more than happy to let him run as a third party candidate.
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